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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
1
Halon Cream and Butter Co Milton thanks customers for past patronage and pledges continued satisfaction. John Irving manager notes the firm in Billiton Ontario and advertises services and goods from milling and dairy operations. Nearby ads promote plants and home building plans from Ontario firms with contact boxes.
A big store presents a display in its Fashion Departments highlighting styles designed to enhance feminine beauty. The exhibition features open styles and artistic makes. Shoppers are assured of pleasing selections with prices on a wide scale to fit every purse.
Acton council discussed expanding 24 hour telephone service with Bell Canada. Local manager A T Brown outlined geographic limits, existing rural lines, and contracts awaiting fulfilment as residents pressed for better service and subscriber cooperation.
A local field day to honor returned soldiers of Ward No 1 Seaggurning will be held at Robertaon Park. Events include afternoon sports and a concert and dance at night. General Bir Ham Hughes and others will speak. readers are invited to bring baskets.
The regular council meeting discussed waterworks funding, asphalt paving on Mill Street, bridge repairs on Church Street, and housing prospects for local manufacturers. Decisions covered hydro rates, a tax assessment appeal, and commissions for street work with plans for a special meeting on metall and street maintenance.
Fragmentary report notes completion of seeding and pursuit of land inspection. Mentions J. A. McMurchy and relatives visiting, with visitors from W. A. Flames boltum and others spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs. W. A. ______.
Social notes report visits across Ontario and beyond. Myra August Anderson and several others travel to Kitchener and Woodstock, with multiple residents hosting or visiting friends. Engagements announced include Annie Elizabeth Maude’s to Henry Carl Kettle and BL Griffin’s engagement to Fort Lieut. Kenneth Vera Stratton.
At the May meeting W J S Hampshire moved a by law to borrow 3000 from the Merchants Bank to fund a grant for soldiers returning from overseas. The by law passed after readings. Committees in wards 1 through 6 were authorized to distribute grants to officers and men. The treasurer was instructed to pay several local accounts including bridge repairs and culvert payments.
Mrs Andrew Cree of Willow Birect died Tuesday morning after a brain ailment following a severe flu attack. Survived by husband Andrew, sons Gavin and Jamie, and daughters Mary and Anulo, with a large family and church ties. Funeral held yesterday at Walrvlow Cemetery with interment in the local church grounds.
Nassagaweya council met for the May session on the 26th with all members present. Items approved include payments to C W Stacey for brush cutting, James Wincklock for grader work, and Mra I Neattie for township hall safe, with refunds for a dog tax error and a motion to forward a hydro cost petition. The minutes note amendments to tax rolls for destroyed dogs and a by law to enforce the Woodlands Exemption Act. The meeting adjourned to June 30 at 1 39.
Leslie Martin reports on a Toronto parade and royal review led by Sir Baden Powell at the Exhibition grounds. Troops from across the province marching under bugle bands, with medals awarded for bravery and a touching tribute to a drowned Scout's father and fallen brother Scouts.
The twenty-fifth annual session of the Hamilton Conference of the Methodist Church concluded in Kitchener with reports adopted. Delegates announced district changes including new pastors to Belwood Dublin Street Guelph Elora Mount Hamilton and Grand Valley and appointments for Mount Moreland and Nerval circuits.
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